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Brilliant Hibiscus
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Brilliant'
Pronunciation: hi-BIS-kus ROH-zuh si-NEN-sis
SKU #04090
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Keep soil consistently moist.
SIZE:
Grows to 12 ft. tall, 6 ft. wide.
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| Description | This hot red hibiscus will be the most potent color in your garden! Adds interest to far away spots, or plant closer to get a good look at the huge flowers. Plant as a specimen to highlight entries or gateways. Vigorous growth provides good cover for bare walls and spaces between windows. A frost-tender evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Summer; nearly year-round in mild climates. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Espalier, Hedge |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Banana (Musa); Lantana (Lantana); Cordyline (Cordyline); Canna (Canna); Phormium (Phormium) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in well-drained, enriched soils with neutral to slightly acidic pH. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. For a formal appearance, prune annually after flowering. |
Details
| Description | This hot red hibiscus will be the most potent color in your garden! Adds interest to far away spots, or plant closer to get a good look at the huge flowers. Plant as a specimen to highlight entries or gateways. Vigorous growth provides good cover for bare walls and spaces between windows. A frost-tender evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Summer; nearly year-round in mild climates. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Espalier, Hedge |
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| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Banana (Musa); Lantana (Lantana); Cordyline (Cordyline); Canna (Canna); Phormium (Phormium) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in well-drained, enriched soils with neutral to slightly acidic pH. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. For a formal appearance, prune annually after flowering. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.